I’ve mentioned it a bunch on the channel already, but this video is me giving you a real heads-up: I’m leaving for about a month, and yeah… I’m nervous as hell about it. We’re going to Hawaii for my wife’s dad’s side family reunion, and I’m trying to balance “making memories” with “not losing my mind in crowds.” Airports already frustrate me, and flying with my two-year-old on an 8-hour flight each way is the part I’m dreading the most. On the creator side, I’m still me, so I’m bringing gear: my Sony a6700 for photos and video, and the Osmo Pocket 3 for vlogging and quick POV stuff (I’ve got travel accessories trickling in to make that easier). I also grabbed noise-cancelling headphones and a cheap retro handheld to help me stay grounded during travel. But I’m also being transparent about my mental health—hypervigilance, personal traumatic stress/PTSD, bipolar type 2, and the “mask” I’ve learned to wear. I’m not trying to trauma dump; I’m just explaining why uploads might slow down and why this trip is complicated for me, even if it sounds like a dream vacation. Either way, I appreciate y’all—seriously—and I’ll do my best to capture content while I’m there.